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JMM Case Reports

Volume 2, Issue 5

A rare case of fungal keratitis: diagnosis and management Open Access

Abstract

Introduction:

We report a case of keratitis caused by a member of the species of fungi.

Case presentation:

A 59-year-old contact lens wearer developed a non-healing corneal ulcer. Microbiological culture and subsequent PCR analysis were performed using samples obtained from corneal scraping. A fungus, phenotypically identified as a member of the species of fungi, was cultured. PCR from infected tissue confirmed the diagnosis.

Conclusion:

Although rarely pathogenic to humans, members of the ubiquitous species of fungi can occasionally cause keratitis. Corneal microtrauma associated with contact lens wear is probably important in precipitating such infections.

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Keyword(s): corneal graft , keratitis and Phoma fungi
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A rare case of fungal keratitis: diagnosis and management
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